SWISS GEOCAPITAL ENERGY (5.2.3) INVESTMENTS INTO SMALL HYDRO POWER PLANTS PROJECT IDEA Investment into small Hydro Power Plants (HPP): 2 – 20 MW Short construction periods; ~ 2.5 years Low cost per kW: < 1’600 USD, i.e. 2 MW HPP costs USD 3.2 Mio. IRR > 15% p.a.; payback < 7 years “Green concepts”: e.g. no relocation of population Based on proven hydrology and geology With experienced partners. HYDRO POTENTIAL IN GEORGIA Geographical situation -- Water-rich country: large glaciers, snow melt, rain -- > 300 rivers with HPP potential -- < 30% of potential production used -- Short production periods Political / bureaucratic situation -- Power sector deregulated -- Build–operate–own (BOO) system -- < 3 months to get construction permit -- Free access to the grid -- No prescribed tariffs for new HPP. EXISTING AND PLANNED LINES SWISS GEOCAPITAL PARTNERS Young company Founders have been active in the energy sector of Bulgaria and Georgia for the last ten years -- CEO: until 2012 CEO of one of the largest energy utilities in Georgia (1 Mio. customers, 580 MW HPP/TPP) -- Financial director: Commercial director of one of the largest energy utilities in Georgia -- Experience: development of new projects, operation, trading Currently involved in 4 projects with 15 MW, 1 HPP running with 1.8 MW. NEXT STEPS CONTACT Several new project, each up to 20 MW, have been identified Currently, hydrological and geological data is being collected and analyzed to evaluate the different projects; concrete projects yet to be identified Starting in Q4 2012, 2 sites can be developed Investment based on expertise by independent engineering company Minority and majority solutions possible Minimum investment period: 5 years Different forms of exit possible. SWISS GEOCAPITAL LTD (in the course of formation) Prof. Dr. Martin Janssen Neumünsterallee 6 8032 Zürich Switzerland [email protected] Tel.: +41 43 499 3333 Fax: +41 43 499 3345 [email protected] www.swissgeocapital.ch
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